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Chapter XXXIV
HOME'S SERMON. It was impossible for the Homes to refuse Uncle Sandy's kindness. Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift. When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved. If he could give well, Charlotte and her husband knew how to receive well.
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “If he could give well, Charlotte and her husband knew how to receive well.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
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From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
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From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
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From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
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From this reading If he could give well, Charlotte and her husband knew how to receive well.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
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From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
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From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was impossible for the Homes to refuse Uncle Sandy's kindness.
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From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
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From this reading If he could give well, Charlotte and her husband knew how to receive well.
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From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
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From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
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From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If he could give well, Charlotte and her husband knew how to receive well.
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From this reading HOME'S SERMON.
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From this reading It was impossible for the Homes to refuse Uncle Sandy's kindness.
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From this reading If he could give well, Charlotte and her husband knew how to receive well.
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From this reading If he could give well, Charlotte and her husband knew how to receive well.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he could give well, Charlotte and her husband knew how to receive well.
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From this reading It was impossible for the Homes to refuse Uncle Sandy's kindness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
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From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible for the Homes to refuse Uncle Sandy's kindness.
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From this reading It was impossible for the Homes to refuse Uncle Sandy's kindness.
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From this reading If he could give well, Charlotte and her husband knew how to receive well.
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From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
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From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
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From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
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From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
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From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If he could give well, Charlotte and her husband knew how to receive well.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was impossible for the Homes to refuse Uncle Sandy's kindness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was impossible for the Homes to refuse Uncle Sandy's kindness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
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From this reading HOME'S SERMON.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
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From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was impossible for the Homes to refuse Uncle Sandy's kindness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was impossible for the Homes to refuse Uncle Sandy's kindness.
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From this reading It was impossible for the Homes to refuse Uncle Sandy's kindness.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was impossible for the Homes to refuse Uncle Sandy's kindness.
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From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If he could give well, Charlotte and her husband knew how to receive well.
at the time that
From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
